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Turtle released in bay

Mar 29, 2021 – Cindy Lane
February 21, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
COVID Ribbon Memorial honors Florida’s deceased

COVID Ribbon Memorial honors Florida’s deceased

ANNA MARIA – Spanning more than 250 yards and representing the life of each Floridian who has died of COVID-19, the COVID Ribbon Memorial of Florida was unveiled Tuesday morning. Comprised of a co…
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February 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine proposes City Pier education and outreach center

Mote Marine proposes City Pier Marine Educational Outreach Center

ANNA MARIA – No decision has been made, but Mote Marine has emerged as the leading candidate to occupy the vacant building on the Anna Maria City Pier. Representatives from the Sarasota-based Mote…
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February 10, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
COVID Ribbon Memorial to honor those lost

COVID Ribbon Memorial to honor those lost

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria resident, photographer and artist Cathy Tobias and others are creating a public art installation that memorializes Floridians who lost their lives to COVID-19. Those lives…
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February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Cities oppose Manatee becoming a charter county

Cities oppose Manatee becoming a charter county

MANATEE COUNTY – City officials representing the three city governments on Anna Maria Island oppose County Commissioner George Kruse’s desire for Manatee County to become a charter county. Governm…
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February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Eating like a champion at Harry’s Grill

Eating like a champion at Harry’s Grill

ANNA MARIA – Professional eater and bodybuilder Randy Santel is bringing his competitive eating talents to Harry’s Grill in Anna Maria. As part of his 2021 February Florida Food Challenge tour, Sa…
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February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
2021 vacation rental registration fees set

2021 vacation rental registration fees set

ANNA MARIA – Vacation rental owners in Anna Maria will be charged $58.52 per occupant allowed when paying their 2021 vacation rental registration fees. The 2021 registration fees were established…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Dogs on beaches concern city officials

Dogs on beaches concern city officials

ANNA MARIA – Dogs on the beach are a growing concern in Anna Maria. City officials believe the steady stream of tourists, the lack of verification requirements for service dogs and dog-friendly sh…
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January 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Public input sought on future pier building use

Public input sought on future pier building use

ANNA MARIA – The public will soon be given a chance to provide input on the future use of the currently vacant City Pier building. The city of Anna Maria will host a public meeting on the City Pie…
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January 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Trawler’s oil tank found, fuel tank possibly missing

Trawler’s oil tank found, fuel tank possibly missing

ANNA MARIA – The used oil storage tank from the shrimp trawler that sank offshore of Anna Maria on Jan. 8 has been recovered, but there may still be a fuel tank missing, according to Mayor Dan Murphy…
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January 18, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
City officials ponder hoverboard prohibitions

City officials ponder hoverboard prohibitions

ANNA MARIA – City officials are pursuing an ordinance that would prohibit riding bicycles, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards and Onewheel devices on Anna Maria beaches. The proposed ordinance wou…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting